Business Development Manager

I2I Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the Gloucester area is seeking a driven Business Development Manager. The role includes identifying new business opportunities, managing the sales cycle, and maintaining strong client relationships. The package offers a £36,000 base salary with commission (OTE £60k+) and hybrid working options. Strong B2B sales experience is required, along with excellent communication and time management skills.

Benefits

Benefits package

Career development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales, preferably in financial services or recruitment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills required.
• Excellent organisational abilities and commercial awareness essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new business opportunities.
• Proactively build a network to generate quality leads.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.

Skills

B2B sales track record

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Excellent time management

Organisational ability

Commercial awareness

Self-motivated

Goal-oriented

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager

Gloucester area

Basic £36k + commission (OTE £60k+)

What You ll Be Doing

• Identify and close new business opportunities
• Proactively build and expand your network to generate quality leads.
• Manage the full sales cycle self-generating leads, closing marketing leads, and creating a network of introducers.
• Deliver a mix of virtual and face-to-face meetings, with most client interaction conducted virtually.
• Collaborate with the onboarding team to ensure seamless client set-up and trading.
• Maintain strong post-sale relationships, spotting referrals and cross-selling opportunities.
• Stay on top of sales techniques, industry trends, and competitor activity.
• Keep pipelines, documentation, and sales databases accurate and up to date.
• Manage expenditure within agreed company policy.

What We re Looking For

• Proven B2B sales track record in the financial services or recruitment sectors
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management, organisational ability, and commercial awareness.
• Self-motivated and driven, with a strong work ethic.
• Goal-oriented and motivated by success.
• Knowledge of the recruitment industry (desirable but not essential).

What You ll Get

• Salary: £36,000 base + commission (OTE £60k+).
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (Monday Friday, 9am 5pm).
• Location: Gloucester area (Hybrid options available).
• Benefits package + career development in a leading financial services provider.

Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to Cat at i2i recruitment today!

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